{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/690a3141317c91fd9a268ee5/6a0b3df34239db8b8781e326?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"A fresh look at school risk with Barnett Waddingham ft.Nick Websdell Pt.1","description":"<p><br></p><p><strong>If risk management in your school lives in a long spreadsheet that only gets reviewed once a year, it probably is not helping leaders make better decisions when it matters most.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In the opening episode of season two, John is joined by <strong>Nick Websdell,</strong> Head of ERM Services at Barnett Waddingham, part of Howden, for the first of a two-part series on school risk. Together they explore how schools can make risk management more practical, proportionate and useful for governors, bursars and senior leaders — especially in the current climate.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2>What we cover</h2><ul><li>Why risk management should support decision-making, not just compliance</li><li>How schools can identify the risks that really matter</li><li>Why pupil numbers, cash flow, safeguarding, data protection and reputation need regular attention</li><li>The importance of keeping risk frameworks proportionate for schools</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2>Practical takeaways</h2><ul><li>Focus on the school’s top risks, not every possible risk.</li><li>Use plain English and visual reporting so governors can understand the risk position quickly.</li><li>Build risk into normal strategic and operational decisions, rather than treating it as a separate annual exercise.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2>Links</h2><p>More from Barnett Waddingham: <a href=\"https://www.barnett-waddingham.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.barnett-waddingham.co.uk/</a></p><p>More from Howden: <a href=\"https://www.howdengroup.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.howdengroup.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2>Downloads</h2><p>Download the one-page risk management action plan on the website: <a href=\"https://theeducationperiscope.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://theeducationperiscope.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2>More support</h2><p>If you want focused consulting and support, John offers a range of services for the Independent Education Sector. Contact him via:</p><p>John: john@johnsshed.co.uk</p><p>Podcast: ahoy@theeducationperiscope.com</p><p><br></p><p>Website: <a href=\"https://theeducationperiscope.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://theeducationperiscope.com/</a></p>","author_name":"RAFIKI STUDIO"}